For a deeper dive, here are several interviews with Billy Wilder. He speaks vividly and with humor about writing and directing. He’s great to listen to. The interviews are followed by a selection of Double Indemnity posters, as well as an excellent video that examines Film Noir and this film in particular.

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The Writer Speaks: Billy Wilder (Running time: 1:04:29)

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Portrait of a “60% Perfect Man”: Billy Wilder Interview – 1984 (58:13)

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Oddly enough, this original poster for Double Indemnity makes it look like it might be a comedy.

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A beautiful German poster.

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French and Spanish posters.

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Here is an insightful breakdown of what identifies classic Film Noir, using Double Indemnity as a prime example. Once you get past a promo for MUBI at the start, it’s well worth watching. (14:55)

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That’s it for this one. See you next time. — Ted Hicks

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